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HIGHER EDUCATION

ATD’s Higher Education Community:where students, faculty in talent development–related programs, and talent development professionals working at colleges and universities collaborate to develop a stronger workforce

ATD MEMBERSHIPThe Association for Talent Development (ATD) provides the resources and inspiration to empower your success. Benefits include vetted content, cutting-edge resources, and opportunities to network with thousands of learning professionals and higher education leaders around the world. Become a member and join a network of industry thought leaders in a collaborative environment where theory meets practice. Visit www.td.org/membership to learn more.

Professional Membership: $259 per yearProfessional Plus Membership: $399 per yearStudent Professional Membership: $99 per year*Student Professional Plus Membership: $239 per year*

Member benefits include:

• access to ATD research

• access to hundreds of top management and leadership articles, plus dozens of business book summaries

• exclusive access to online webcasts featuring industry leaders and current data

• discount prices on ATD products

• a 12-month subscription to TD magazine

• one self-paced, online course for Professional Plus members.

*The ATD student member rate is for students who are enrolled in the equivalent of at least half-time at an accredited university or college OR who are active ATD chapter student members.

ATD RESEARCHATD research assists you in tracking trends, making informed decisions, and connecting research to the field of workplace talent development. ATD research reports provide comprehensive data and analysis that can help you better understand today’s talent development industry.

ATD members receive the complete annual State of the Industry report (a $499 value) and complimentary copies of ATD research report whitepapers ($19.99 value, per whitepaper). ATD Professional Plus members also get their choice of one full research report (a $499 value).

Visit www.td.org/research for a complete list of reports.

STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

ScholarshipsATD awards eight scholarships annually to students pursuing a degree in the talent development field.

John Coné Membership Scholarship• Six one-year Professional Plus student memberships

awarded annually.

ATD International Conference & Exposition Scholarship• One complimentary full conference registration to

attend ATD’s annual International Conference & Exposition.

ATD Essentials Series Workshop Scholarship • One complimentary registration to any Essentials Series

online workshop.

All scholarships are awarded through a single application.Applicants must be enrolled in the equivalent of at least half-time at an accredited university or college and meet the selection criteria to be eligible for all scholarships. To apply, visit www.td.org/students. All applications must be submitted electronically.

Application available: August 15, 2019Application deadline: November 20, 2019

ATD Dissertation AwardA $500 prize is given to foster and disseminate research in the practice of workplace talent development. It will be presented to the applicant with the best doctoral dissertation for which a degree has been conferred between August 1, 2018, and September 30, 2019.

Application deadline: November 30, 2019

To learn more about submission details and criteria, visit www.td.org/students.

STUDENTS

FACULTY AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALSGet involved with the ATD Higher Education community! If you’re a dean, professor, or talent development professional in a field related to HRD or organization development, ATD offers several volunteer opportunities.

As an ATD faculty or talent development adviser, you may choose to:• Serve on a selection team: Become a selecting official for

ATD’s student scholarships or a proposal reviewer for the ATD International Conference & Exposition.

• Contribute content: Looking to be published? ATD is seeking authors to write articles and blogs and host webcasts unique to higher education faculty, students, and the talent development profession.

• Provide input on ATD Higher Education initiatives: Your input is valuable! Serve as an adviser on future initiatives. Email Higher Education Community Manager Erin Strider at estrider@td.org for more information or visit www.td.org/highered.

CHAPTER INVOLVEMENT

Joining your local ATD chapter is the first step in contributing to an active and vibrant community of talent development professionals. ATD chapters provide local networking and professional development opportunities for students, faculty, and talent development professionals across the United States.

Experience being a Power Member! Joining ATD and your local ATD chapter gives you the opportunity to connect with local, national, and international professionals. Power Membership offers members twice the support, twice the resources, and twice the networking than just one membership.

ATD membership provides the tools you need for success. Chapter membership applies those tools to your organization and community. When you have both, you are a Power Member!

Find your local chapter at www.td.org/chapterlocator.

ATD CAREER RESOURCESThe leading employment resource for talent development professionals.

www.td.org/careercenter

ATD Job BankThe ATD Job Bank is an excellent resource for job seekers to post their resume for free and search thousands of job postings. The industry’s top employers use the ATD Job Bank to post their job listings and to find qualified candidates. Visit jobs.td.org to learn more.

ATD Skill Tracker Gain a competitive edge in your job search by exploring the career roles you aspire to, the skills necessary to function effectively in each role, and the resources available to help build those skills. Test yourself against the target proficiencies needed in an employment position, and receive feedback and recommended resources to close any proficiency gaps.

Career WebcastsGive your career a boost by viewing these programs presented by experienced career coaches.

L&D Degree Directory The first comprehensive directory of learning and development academic degree programs offered by accredited colleges and universities. Search. Find. Succeed.

Learn more at www.degreedirectory.td.org.

THE ATD COMPETENCY MODELThe ATD Competency Model defines the skills and knowledge required for talent development professionals to be successful now and in the future. It captures changes driven by digital, mobile, and social technology; demographic shifts; globalization; and economic forces.

Faculty: How are your students defining the latest competencies needed for success in the talent development industry? ATD offers resources for aligning your curriculum to The ATD Competency Model.

Learn more at www.td.org/model.

CERTIFICATION

Based on The ATD Competency Model, the Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) credential provides talent development professionals with the ability to prove their worth to employers and to be confident in their knowledge of the field. Learn more at www.td.org/certification.

The Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) is the ATD Certification Institute’s newest certification for talent development professionals who are in the early part of their careers or whose professional roles and aspirations are focused on a few areas of expertise. It may be a destination for some or a stepping stone to the CPLP for others. Learn more at www.td.org/aptd.

ATD PRESS FACULTY REVIEW COPIES

ATD Press brings you the latest books authored by respected leaders in the training and development industry. Interested in adopting an ATD Press book for your academic course? Faculty of accredited colleges and universities may request a desk copy for review by completing the online form at www.td.org/faculty.

HIGHER EDUCATION

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